I've written before about my resistance to sign up for Twitter. But then I joined (@MangoTomato) and have found the experience addictive and helpful so far. For example, after received vanilla bean samples from Marx Foods in Seattle, I posted a question on Twitter asking for suggestions for what to do with those vanilla beans.
Stephanie from Adventures in Shaw recommended I make vanilla extract and even gave me a link for a recipe from Chocolate and Zucchini.
All you need for this is rum (or vodka), vanilla beans, glass jar with a tightly fitted lid and 8 weeks of your time.
By the way, did you know vanilla beans come from orchids? (And I LOVE orchids.)
Stephanie from Adventures in Shaw recommended I make vanilla extract and even gave me a link for a recipe from Chocolate and Zucchini.
All you need for this is rum (or vodka), vanilla beans, glass jar with a tightly fitted lid and 8 weeks of your time.
By the way, did you know vanilla beans come from orchids? (And I LOVE orchids.)
Basically, what you do is sterilize a glass jar with a tightly fitted lid by pouring boiling water into the jar and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
Then pour out the water. Take 3 vanilla beans and split them open with a sharp knife. Put the split beans into the jar and top off with 1 cup of rum. Close the jar tightly and shake it!!
Keep the jar in the dark cool place for 8 weeks (I heard you can also do it for 6 weeks) shaking the jar occasionally.
Thanks Cindy for the jar :) I will let you know how this experiment works out!Also, stay tuned for another recipe I made with the vanilla beans from Marx Foods and a chance to help me win $150 certificate from them :)
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I just did that a few months ago. One jar with rum and one with vodka. I can't tell a difference. But they sure beat the store bought vanilla extract. Don't tell anyone but sometimes I pour a bit in my tea.
I know your resistance to join twitter.. only is a internet tool, you can control the time you spend there :)
6 weeks the vanilla beans on vodka or rum, well they will pass wonderful times there hahaa…
We will see the experiment.
Cheers!
Gera
I make my owm vanilla extract as well in the same fashion. Save a TON of money. Like the new header.
We have a bottle of rum with vanilla sitting in the cupboard as we speak... :) I don't like rum, so I am not likely to actually taste it, but I hear it's very good! I like your new header!!
Cant wait to see how this turns out. If it works, think of how much money you will save!
Wow, thank you so much OLga. What a wonderful sharing.
I do appreciate your sharing this with us. All these years in the kitchen and I've never made my own extract. My bad :-).
The new header is cute. ♥ it!
Can't wait for the result of this experiment..
Olga- what great new header and look.
I don't know why I have never made my own vanilla extract-after seeing your post, it looks very easy. I have bookmarked this recipe.
Welcome to Twitter! I am still resistant to the idea. I love the concept but, I would never be disconnected and have been hesitant.
I find it best to use fragrant vanilla beans from Madagascar.
@Jasmin: I also pour a bit of my own extract in my tea and coffee (try it out)
i see you put your vanilla beans to good use! i had no idea vanilla extract was this easy to make!
..and i loooooooove the header!
Brilliant. Here in Spain I've not found anywhere to buy this so will be trying the experiment too. Thanks for sharing.
I've been doing this for years - I use a bottle of rum or vodka, add some split open vanilla beans to the bottle and use until I feel it's time to add more alcohol. It's definately easier than pouring it in to a different bottle and pours easier as well (however it's not as pretty).
I did not know vanilla bean came from an Orchid. This is a great post by the way.
I took a twitter class last Friday and I still don't get it. But I'm not going to give up. I'll follow you. If you don't mind, follow me too, so I can see how this whole thing works. ZChili is my user name.
I tried this with Bacardi 151 rum, and the result was just too offputing to use in anything. I'm definitely going to try it again with a better tasting rum. Thanks for the post!
I hope it works! Vanilla extract is so darn expensive! I also hope you're having fun in San Fran!
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